The secretion of bicarbonate-rich fluid from pancreatic ductal cells is primarily stimulated by which hormone released from the duodenum?
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Correct answer: Secretin
Secretin is released by S-cells in the duodenum in response to acidic chyme. It acts on pancreatic ductal cells to increase the production of bicarbonate, which neutralizes gastric acid.
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